Eligibility / Documentation

Accessibility Services

Eligibility for accommodations under Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, are based
on the existence of a physical or mental condition that substantially impacts academic
and campus life. In order to receive reasonable accommodations, students should establish
a relationship with the Office of Accessibility Services Disability and accommodation
requests will be evaluated using a commonsense standard. Each situation will be considered
individually to determine if and how the student is impact by the described condition.
Changes in medical and psychological disabilities should be reported to the Assistant
Dean of Students as they occur. Students should meet with the Assistant Dean of Students
each semester to determine the academic accommodations necessary for the classes in
which they are enrolled.

Acceptable sources of documentation include:

Student’s Self-report

Observation and Interaction

Reports from External or Third Parties – documentation from external sources may include
educational or medical records. Documents that reflect education and accommodation
history, such as IEP, are particularly helpful.

Procedures to Access ServicesPersons with disabilities may be found eligible for accommodations after they have

Become established as students.

Presented documentation of the disability that meets Accessibility Services guidelines.